Emerging Photovoltaics Lab (summer term 2024)

Description:

In the “Emerging Photovoltaics Lab” (Prof. Karl Leo) the students will follow an extended introduction to thin film solar cells with focus to challenges, production techniques, and typical characterization of solar cells. Afterwards, the students will prepare organic solar cells by screen-printing and characterize their performance.

Organizational information (summer term 2024):

• Time:              Wednesday 5. DS (14:50 - 16:20)
• First course:   April 24
• Place:             KRO 1.11
• General structure of the course:
  • 3 seminars with theory background (April 24, May 8, May 15)
  • 1 written test (May 29)
  • 2 lab course units (see below)
  • 1 protocol

Lab-course procedure:

• Place: Hermann-Krone Bau
• Part 1: Fabrication of printed, organic solar cell
• Part 2: Characterization of the solar cells

Final grade

• 25% written test
• 25% engagement during the lab course
• 50% protocol

Responsible person:

• Dr. Johannes Benduhn
• Email: johannes.benduhn@tu-dresden.de
• Phone: 36446
• Office: KRO 2.26